Tails of the Painted Cats

We were pleased to see the great turnout at the Lakewood Arts Council Gallery in May when the painted cat sculptures and canvases enjoyed their first public showing. They have since moved to the Lakewood Cultural Center at 470 South Allison Parkway, and will exhibit there through August 14.

You might wonder how they get around. Well, with a lot of help. It generally takes about five cars to transport them around town. The large ones generally ride shotgun in the front seats and the rest are wrapped in blankets or padded boxes provided by the artists. In August, they will return to the shelter for inspection prior to being auctioned off at the gala Sometimes, a bit of touch-up is required from being on the road They will finally be transported to the Baldoria Event Center, ready to seek their forever home

A popular auction table at the event features canvases we call “Flat Cats,” which are 12 x 12” gallery-style canvases with deep-painted sides that do not require frames. This year, we have 20 canvases currently being exhibited at the Cultural Center, along with the sculptures.

Participating Flat Cat artists are Melissa Barbee, Julia Blanchard, Charlie Casper, Sandra Davis, Sarah Derosier, Jane Dorsey, Colleen Garman, Sally Grum, Amethyst Johannes, Kathee Jones, Michelle King, Julie Kitzes, Haley Knowles, Jackie McFarland, Jill McFarland, Martha Pompeo, Glenda Sanchez, Jasmine Sanchez, Laura Scott and Ailene Springer.

2023 Gala Information

Saturday, September 16, 2023 | 5 - 9 pm Baldoria on the Water Event Center, Lakewood

Tickets are now on sale, and early bird prices end July 31 Learn more and register at www.catcaresociety.org/topc

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